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The Structure of Cub Scouts
The Structure of Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts is the BSA program for K-5th graders. New families often ask how Scouts progress in Pack 53. There are six ranks, starting with Lions for kindergarteners, who meet less often for fun, age-appropriate activities. The ranks are:
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The Advancement Trail
The Advancement Trail
Cub Scouts progress by grade, earning age-appropriate ranks without needing previous ones. Requirements grow tougher as they advance, building skills along the way.
The Scouting America website is also chock full of great information for new scouting families! Please take a moment to click through their many resources as your child (and family!) begins their scouting journey.
What Does My Scout Need?
What Does My Scout Need?
Class A uniform (must be purchased separately) - Consists of official blue uniform shirt (Lions/Tigers/Wolves/Bears) or tan uniform shirt (Webelos, AOL/Arrows of Light), rank belt, Are required for all official events, and should also be worn during flag raising/lowering at campouts.
Class B "T-Shirt" uniform - your scout will receive a free Pack 53 blue "Class B" after completing the online registration, and it is typically worn to casual events.
Information on the Cub Scout Uniform can be found on Scouting.org. How to place patches can be found in Ultimate Cub Scout Patch & Badge Placement Guide. Consult the Boy Scouts of America’s Guide to Awards and Insignia for more information (Cub Scout-specific Guide)
Aims, Oath, and Law
Aims, Oath, and Law
The mission of the Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
THE AIMS OF SCOUTING ARE
Character, Citizenship, Personal Fitness, and Leadership
THE SCOUT OATH
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
THE SCOUT LAW
A Scout is
Trustworthy
Obedient
Loyal
Cheerful
Helpful
Thrifty
Friendly
Brave
Courteous
Clean
Kind
Reverent
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